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B3 WGN

1991 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,403 mi
Last recorded135,403 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Passat139,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 135,403 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 135,403 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 135,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative lever insecure (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer box has been removed (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tow-bar electric,s not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2023 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake valve insecure valve arm insecure (1.1.7 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer box removed (8.1.1 (a))

tow bar electric,s not fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2022 133,857 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 133,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 133,271 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play offside front upper top mount

Fail 13 Jun 2020 133,149 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability O/S FRONT TOP MOUNT EXCESSIVE WEAR. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 131,397 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 110,800 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 110,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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B3 WGN is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 139,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 WGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B3 WGN is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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